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An extended version of this story was originally published in the July/August 2018 edition of “Fairs and Expos Magazine.” The Minnesota State Fair, a celebration of agriculture, craft foods and community, is one of the largest fairs in the country and a popular regional tourist destination, attracting nearly 2 million guests annually. A tradition for..

An extended version of this story was originally published in the September/October 2018 edition of “Fairs and Expos Magazine.” Master Planning is an effective way to build team consensus, develop short and long-term goals, and generate fresh ideas to improve guest experience. But how does the process function from an administrative perspective? And what are..

An extended version of this story was originally published in the November/December 2018 edition of “Fairs and Expos Magazine.” The idea that people are naturally inspired by others who share their ambitions and values is foundational to the creation of a successful facility master plan. It is important that the energy and ideas crafted and..

If you were to visit Sagrado Corazon y Santa Maria Guadalupe Catholic Church 10 years ago, you wouldn’t find much in the way of a traditional worship space. For many years, the Sagrado Corazon parish, located in Cudahy, a blue-collar neighborhood south of Los Angeles, had gathered in a small, semi-outdoor, tin-roof chapel. Overcrowding and..

When you think of Green Bay, Wisconsin, what images come mind? Green and gold. Lambeau Field. The Packers. More than almost any other city in the United States, Green Bay has become synonymous with the major league football team it hosts. So when Cuningham Group sat down with city officials to create a design for..

As part of Cuningham Group Architecture’s 50th Anniversary celebration, we launched a year-long program to increase awareness and review practices that support sustainable design throughout our offices in the United States. Over the course of the year, we are assessing our firm’s impact in a number of areas, ranging from water and energy usage to..

The spaces that Cuningham Group designs tell our clients’ individual stories and celebrate their personal experiences. Because of this, we depend on the power of listening and asking the right questions to reveal the inherent story of each client that is in line with their vision and objectives. We then use these personalized visions to..

Today’s media specialists, school leaders and designers recognize that as technology evolves, the way we design our schools need to evolve, too. Elements like flexible learning environments and skill-based learning opportunities are quickly becoming paramount to learning environment success. Here are the top three things you need to know about media spaces in 21st Century..

This is the third part in a three-part series. To read the other two parts, click here. The Inclusive model is based on a prototype at Johnson High School, an Aerospace and Engineering Magnet school within the Saint Paul Public School District. The school was recently remodeled by TKDA Architects to include inclusive restrooms in..

This is the second part in a three-part series. To read the other two parts, click here. There are several key design components that distinguish inclusive restrooms from their gender-segregated counterparts, including their look and feel. Key design differences include: Location, visibility and openness Full-height walls, doors and hardware Mechanical, electrical and plumbing Cost..

Bridging the translation gap with concept packages. In the design world, effective communication of complex ideas is critical to a project’s success. Whether it’s hospitality, education, healthcare, restaurant and retail or big name entertainment, if we cannot communicate our vision in a compelling fashion, we will not have a compelling design. This can be especially..

Our Denver office participated in an eight-week volunteer series for Denver Architectural Foundation Cleworth Architecture Legacy (DAFCAL). DAFCAL brings participating architecture firms into local K-12 schools to teach young students about the Design profession. This year, Cuningham Group was paired with two 5th grade classes at High Tech Elementary School. The sessions covered a series of..